Maxxam Analytics Inc. - BC Government and Service Employees ...

BCGEU and Maxxam Analytics Inc. (03/2012) Page 21receive one (1) paid rest period during such a shift. Such rest periods shall not be taken the first hourand/or the last hour of the shift, subject to operational requirements.14.5 Standby Provisions(a) Where regular employees are required to stand by to be called for duty under conditions whichrestrict their normal off-duty activities, they shall be compensated at straight-time in the proportion ofone (1) hour's pay for each three (3) hours standing by. An employee designated for standby shall beimmediately available for duty during the period of standby at a known telephone number. No standbypayment shall be made if an employee is unable to be contacted or to report for duty when required.The provisions of this clause do not apply to regular employees who are not assigned a regular workschedule and who are normally required to work whenever called.(b) Employees required to stand by under (a) above will not be required to stand by on two (2)consecutive weekends or two (2) consecutive designated paid holidays, except by mutual agreement.This provision will not apply in emergency situations.(c)Employees shall be assigned standby on an equitable basis.14.6 Flextime(a) For the purpose of this Agreement, flextime means the hours worked by an employee, or a groupof employees, who are given authority by the General Manager to choose their starting and finishingtimes.(b) By mutual agreement between the Employer and Union, a compressed workweek may be utilizedwithin the bargaining unit based on the following guidelines:(1) The Employer will determine the individuals, classifications, and/or departments who areeligible for a compressed workweek schedule based upon operational requirements;(2) Shift start and finish times, numbers of shifts, and hours comprising a workday will bedetermined by the Employer affecting only those employees eligible for a compressed workweekschedule;(3) The work schedule for full-time employees will be based on an average of (thirty-sevenand one-half (37½) hours per workweek;(4) An employee’s scheduled work assignments will not exceed a ten (10) hour shift, exceptthe mobile lab employees whose shift will not exceed a twelve (12) hour shift;(5) An employee shall be entitled to no less than two (2) consecutive days off per workweekin accordance to 14.2(c);(6) Employees of a similar classification may exchange shifts with the approval of theEmployer, provided that advance written notice is given by the employees and provided there isno increase in cost to the Employer, and;(7) A compressed workweek schedule can be amended or cancelled by the Employer bygiving one (1) weeks advanced notice prior to posting of the new schedule.14.7 Scheduling LimitationsUnless otherwise specified in this article, the following shall always apply:(a) Employees shall not be required to work split shifts except by mutual agreement between theemployee and Employer.